A brief presentation outlining the basic operation and use of the Marantz PMD660 2-track recorder. A very popular unit well suited for double system sound recording for film and video applications.
Presentations
Mackie 1402 Mix Panel Guide
A starting tour of the Mackie 1402 mix panel unit for production sound. This presentation breaks down how to use the mix panel by its main sections, covers functionality, and provides recommended settings and techniques.
Calling the Roll
"Lights, Camera, Action." Maybe in an old Mickey Rooney film, but that's not quite how we do it on a real set. Learn the proper sequence of commands for shooting a scene, whether on sprocketed film or electronic media.
Welcome to Production Sound
Welcome to Production Sound Recording for Film and TV. Why do you think they nicknamed them, "Talking Pictures"? What is Production Sound?
Why Learn Production Sound?
Filmmaking is a collaborative art. If you want to run solo, just be a writer. But if you want to make a movie, it requires a team of highly qualified experts. We learn Production Sound not only in order to learn how to function in that role, but also to understand the capabilities and limitations of that department on a shoot.
What is Production Sound?
Production Sound is the complex craft of recording live dialogue on the set during principal photography. A blend of the creative and technical, the art of problem solving and compromise in an environment not conducive to recording audio.